Arrow International Inc recalls ARROW PICC Kit featuring Chlorag+ard Technology Midline Catheterization Kit ARROW Advantage5 Pressure Injectable PICC K…

Recall date

October 16, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0207-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Arrow International Inc

Sold / distributed

World Wide Distribution - US including AR, AL, TX, MA, CA, IA, MO, NY, AL, VA, RI, IN, TN, FL, KY, NH, SC, MD, WA, OK, IL, ME, OR, OH, PA, MI, KS, LA, TN, WV, NE, NJ, NV, GA, SD, CT, MS, CO, and Internationally to Canada and Belgium.

Why it was recalled

Possibility that the catheter peel-away component hub tabs may prematurely detach when the practitioner begins to peel apart the sheath body from the catheter. Although the issue does not pose a significant risk to the patient, it may cause a delay of treatment when placing the catheter.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

ARROW PICC Kit featuring Chlorag+ard Technology Midline Catheterization Kit ARROW Advantage5 Pressure Injectable PICC Kit Arrow¿ Pressure Injectable Arrow¿ PICC powered by Arrow¿ VPS¿ Stylet ARROW Pressure Injectable JACC with Chlorag+ard Technology For short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion, pressure injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. Permits venous access to the peripheral circulation. Offers an alternative method of intravenous access for select adult and pediatric patients. The ARROW GlideThru Peel-Away Sheath/Dilator is used for the percutaneous introduction of diagnostic or therapeutic devices into the vasculature.